School life
In a Vanuatu classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Vanuatu
A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalPort Vila
- Population~321 thousand
- Time zonePacific/Efate (UTC +11)
- CurrencyVanuatu vatu (VUV)
Vanuatu, with Port Vila marked
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Climate in November: End of dry season or start of wet season; warm.
The capital
Port Vila
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Vanuatu a bit special.
Mount Yasur
One of the world's most accessible active volcanoes
Open lesson
Champagne Beach
A dazzling white-sand beach on the island of Espiritu Santo
Open lesson
Blue Holes
Magical turquoise freshwater pools hidden in the jungle
Open lesson
Million Dollar Point
An underwater treasure pile of old vehicles and machinery
Open lesson
Mele Cascades
A series of waterfall pools you can swim through in the jungle
Open lesson
Pacific Imperial Pigeon
A large, elegant forest pigeon found across Vanuatu's islands
Open lesson
Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson - for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.
Native animals
Wildlife your partner class might know best.
- 🦀
Coconut Crab
The largest land crab on Earth - and it climbs trees
Open lesson
- 🐋
Dugong
A gentle sea mammal that grazes on underwater grass
Open lesson
- 🐟
Manta Ray
The ocean's largest ray - a gentle giant that somersaults to feed
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Bislama
Five questions to ask
Conversation starters
- 01What does your school day look like?
- 02What do you eat at lunch?
- 03What games do you play at break?
- 04What's the weather like today?
- 05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?
What not to assume
Friendly cautions
- ℹVanuatu has many regions and communities - there is no single experience.
- ℹClimate, food, and traditions can vary widely from one part of the country to another.
Culture
Food, music, sport, festivals.
Food
Music
Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson - what it is, why it matters, fun facts.
Reflection prompts
- “What's something you'd love to share about your school day?”
- “What's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?”
Could your class meet Vanuatu?
Choose Vanuatuwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.